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The Embassy of Japan in Luxembourg has announced upcoming free cultural events: Awa Odori dance performances by the dance group Takarabune, set to take place on Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 September 2024 in Luxembourg-Ville and Esch-Belval, respectively.
On Tuesday 17 September 2024, the Japanese dance group will put on a public concert and dance performance in Place d'Armes, Luxembourg-Ville. There will be several 20-30 minute performances, at 12:30, 15:00 and 18:00. Registration is not required.
On Wednesday 18 September 2024, another free dance performance will be offered at the University of Luxembourg in Esch-Belval (Maison des Arts et des Ètudiants - 6 Avenue de la Fonte) at 19:00. A full performance of Takarabune will be offered in a seated concert setting. Doors open at 18:30 for this event organised in collaboration with the University of Luxembourg.
Ticket reservation is mandatory, available via this form: https://forms.gle/A2JXNjqaksZP3v2b9
"Awa Odori" is a Japanese traditional dance that originated in the Awa region and has a history of over 450 years. Its festival is one of the biggest and most well-known in Japan and takes place every August. Last year, about 540,000 people reportedly visited the festival.
During the festival, groups of choreographed dancers and musicians known as "ren" dance through the streets, typically accompanied by the shamisen lute, taiko drums, shinobue flute and the kane bell. Performers wear traditional obon dance costumes and chant and sing as they parade through the streets.
"Takarabune" means "Treasure ship". This Japanese Awa Odori group combines costumes, singing, taiko drums and kane bell to an energetic festival dance. They push the limits of this revered traditional art. With more than 300 shows per year, Takarabune has performed in 69 cities around the globe.
Venue: Maison des Arts et des Ètudiants, University of Luxembourg (6 Avenue de la Fonte, L-4364 Esch-sur-Alzette)
Organiser: Embassy of Japan in Luxembourg
Price: Free
Reservations: See above
